Norfolk City property record for 1240 Modoc Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,345 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,891 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Sep 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 18209900 |
| Primary APN | 18209900 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,345 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Street Address | 1240 MODOC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23503-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | 3,4, 5 & 6 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOPHIA MACNAMARA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
1240 Modoc Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Norfolk City records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 987 BEN ANDERSON RD, MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028-5644 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage 3RD PARTY INDIVIDUAL |
| May 3, 2021 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246505 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1240 MODOC AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3034 |
| Document Number | 0240006505 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240006505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 987 BEN ANDERSON RD, MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028-5644 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Property Address | 1240 MODOC AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0230017018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230017018 |
| Name | 3RD PARTY INDIVIDUAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK CITY VA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1240 MODOC AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3034 |
| Document Number | 210013676 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210013676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1808 CROYDEN RD, NORFOLK, VA 23503-3222 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1240 Modoc Ave was $3,891, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk City assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Norfolk City |
| Unified School District | Norfolk City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,891.00 (+4.77%) | $311,300 (+3.08%) Land $156,500 Building $154,800 | $311,300 (+3.08%) Land $156,500 Building $154,800 |
| 2025 | $3,714.00 | $302,000 Land $149,000 Building $153,000 | $302,000 Land $149,000 Building $153,000 |
| 2023 | $3,341.00 | $267,300 Land $135,500 Building $131,800 | $267,300 Land $135,500 Building $131,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1240 Modoc Ave; there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1998–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1240 Modoc Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF NORFOLK serves 234,220 people · EPA ID VA3710100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 736 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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